Every year I try to read from several different genres, poetry included. While I’ve read some poetry this year, this was my first book of poetry of 2015. Dog Songs by Mary Oliver is a collection of poems written about and in celebration of dogs. The poems are short and simple, and there is also a great essay to round out the collection. If you’re a dog lover, these poems will warm your heart! I’ve included my favorite poem from the collection below.
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Lucy highly recommends Oliver’s poetry.
“Little Dog’s Rhapsody in the Night”
By Mary OliverHe puts his cheek against mine
and makes small, expressive sounds.
And when I’m awake, or awake enoughhe turns upside down, his four paws
in the air
and his eyes dark and fervent.“Tell me you love me,” he says.
“Tell me again.”
Could there be a sweeter arrangement? Over and over
he gets to ask.
I get to tell.
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Thanks for the recommendation, Lucy!
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